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Fireworks, hot dogs, and beaches: How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Brooklyn

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Jul. 1, 2025 By Olivia Seaman The Fourth of July (and the three-day holiday weekend) is almost here, and you don’t have to go far to celebrate. Brooklyn is home to all kinds of Independence Day festivities, from fireworks to the infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and more. Here are some of the…

A day at the beach: Coney Island’s summer magic draws visitors near and far

06-22-19 – Coney Island Mermaid Parade – Photo By Erica Price

Jul. 1, 2025 By Sofie Kato  With the hustle and bustle of the city always on the horizon, there’s one place where you can go to relax and unwind. Just an hour-long train ride from Times Square, Coney Island gives locals and tourists alike a chance to escape the chaos and find calm by…

Santosuosso cruises to victory in South Brooklyn primary, GOP battle ‘neck-and-neck’

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Gabriele Holtermann & Robert Pearl Kayla Santosuosso handily won the Democratic primary for City Council District 47 Tuesday night, solidifying her spot on the November ballot in the race to succeed outgoing Council Member Justin Brannan. Meanwhile, the Republican primary remained too close to call. Santosuosso, an…

Families flock to Coney Island for cleanup outside aquarium for World Ocean Day

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Kacie Moschella June is World Ocean Month. To mark World Ocean Day, volunteers gathered outside the New York Aquarium along the Atlantic Ocean to pick up litter. The volunteers took part in the aquarium’s annual Ocean Shell-a-bration Weekend, a three-day event celebrating the vital role oceans play in our lives…

PHOTOS | Coney Island makes a splash at 43rd annual Mermaid Parade

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antique cars, marching bands and dance troupes took over Coney Island on June 21, showcasing their splashy creativity at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade. The scorching heat didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 30,000 spectators who cheered on the colorful, quirky…

Spectacular Coney Island: A celebration of Brooklyn’s seaside soul

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Jun. 20, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper Coney Island is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture.  With its amusement parks, classic boardwalk restaurants and businesses, and, of course, the beach, The People’s Playground is both nostalgic and ever-evolving. Come summertime, the nabe is a hub…